Help us choose our next dog

Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.

rivan

Diamond Member
Jul 8, 2003
9,677
3
81
I'm with most others - dogs that tiny generally are neither smart nor pleasant to be around in my opinion.

That said, Missy Anne looks like she's got the most brains of the bunch.

:thumbsup: for adopting :)
 

amdhunter

Lifer
May 19, 2003
23,332
249
106
Originally posted by: rivan
I'm with most others - dogs that tiny generally are neither smart nor pleasant to be around in my opinion.

That said, Missy Anne looks like she's got the most brains of the bunch.

:thumbsup: for adopting :)

^ What he said.
 

Josh

Lifer
Mar 20, 2000
10,917
0
0
Originally posted by: amdhunter
Originally posted by: rivan
I'm with most others - dogs that tiny generally are neither smart nor pleasant to be around in my opinion.

That said, Missy Anne looks like she's got the most brains of the bunch.

:thumbsup: for adopting :)

^ What he said.

:thumbsup: Missy Anne looks the worst out of the bunch though...just my opinion. Big dogs get a bad rap, i've seen plenty of huge animals including pitbulls get along with cats just fine. In some cases I've even seen the cat being aggressive and the bigger dog just minding his own business.
 

Modelworks

Lifer
Feb 22, 2007
16,240
7
76
I'm going to go with Lorenzo.
My brother has one that looks almost exactly like that one.
It is the most family friendly dog I have ever seen.
It also plays with the cats outside.
It even sleeps with them.

 

cjmtfd102401

Senior member
Feb 11, 2006
502
0
0
Originally posted by: rivan
I'm with most others - dogs that tiny generally are neither smart nor pleasant to be around in my opinion.

That said, Missy Anne looks like she's got the most brains of the bunch.

:thumbsup: for adopting :)

I grew up with small dogs, they were wonderful for small children. I love small dogs and big dogs, however after we lost Peaches I decided to go back to a small dog. I am the one that gives them baths and takes them to the vet when they need to go. I would just simply prefer a small dog this time around.
 

Jack Ryan

Golden Member
Jun 11, 2004
1,353
0
0
I love how the same people will religiously defend pit bulls and other strong breeds, saying it is the owners fault, but yet say small dogs are "stupid" and "not pleasant to be around" because they are small....
 

Linflas

Lifer
Jan 30, 2001
15,395
78
91
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: Andy22
We got a 6 week old beagle about 6 weeks ago and he has been a really good puppy so far and loves to play with the cat next door. It really depends on the cat...if it is used to dogs then you should have no problems. "Buster" is also already crate trained and sleeps is his kennel at night with minimal whining. We have a 13 year old Golden that is sadly approaching his last days and he has been a great family dog so we did a lot of research on it and beagles kept coming up. So far so good.

if you got a beagle that doesent bark non stop 24/7 you need to clone it

We have 2 rescue Beagles and the only time they bark is when we come in the house after being at work all day. Other than that they rarely bark.
 

shopbruin

Diamond Member
Jul 12, 2000
5,817
0
0
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.
 

cjmtfd102401

Senior member
Feb 11, 2006
502
0
0
Originally posted by: freesia39
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.

That is what we were going to get but the owner decided that she wanted to keep him.
 

umbrella39

Lifer
Jun 11, 2004
13,816
1,126
126
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: freesia39
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.

That is what we were going to get but the owner decided that she wanted to keep him.

That is too bad. If you get tired of that kind of treatment and since you like the little ones look here, all you could ever want in little dog is here.

Text
 

cjmtfd102401

Senior member
Feb 11, 2006
502
0
0
Originally posted by: umbrella39
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: freesia39
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.

That is what we were going to get but the owner decided that she wanted to keep him.

That is too bad. If you get tired of that kind of treatment and since you like the little ones look here, all you could ever want in little dog is here.

Text

They have some adorable puppies!! Too bad we live in Arkansas and not Florida
 

Nitemare

Lifer
Feb 8, 2001
35,461
4
81
Or get a bassalab

My sister has one, great with kids, loyal and just funny to watch...

think of a labrador with 5 inch legs...
 

umbrella39

Lifer
Jun 11, 2004
13,816
1,126
126
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: umbrella39
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: freesia39
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.

That is what we were going to get but the owner decided that she wanted to keep him.

That is too bad. If you get tired of that kind of treatment and since you like the little ones look here, all you could ever want in little dog is here.

Text

They have some adorable puppies!! Too bad we live in Arkansas and not Florida

That stinks, they ship them and you can pick them up at your nearest airport. I can't imagine how much that would cost though...

 

cjmtfd102401

Senior member
Feb 11, 2006
502
0
0
Originally posted by: umbrella39
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: umbrella39
Originally posted by: cjmtfd102401
Originally posted by: freesia39
cooper is adorable, poor thing has so many health problems though. that may be a concern.

i'd go for missy anne and keep her closely shaven (puppy cut!).

i love little dogs, they're great fun. malteses rock.

That is what we were going to get but the owner decided that she wanted to keep him.

That is too bad. If you get tired of that kind of treatment and since you like the little ones look here, all you could ever want in little dog is here.

Text

They have some adorable puppies!! Too bad we live in Arkansas and not Florida

That stinks, they ship them and you can pick them up at your nearest airport. I can't imagine how much that would cost though...

I think we are going to go with one of the ones listed here
 

Linflas

Lifer
Jan 30, 2001
15,395
78
91
If it were us we would probably go with Cooper since he likely will have the hardest time finding a home. As young as he is he will probably be fine once he has recovered from his pneumonia.
 

tidehigh

Senior member
Nov 13, 2006
567
0
0
i like Linflas advice, but I'd probably go with the shi tzu. my girl has a male and he is a character. they are known for their personalities. he will be a bitch to train, but you will be rewarded. they do have some bad genetic traits though, so keep that in mind.